The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge

The Little White Horse

Elizabeth Goudge

238 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

I absolutely adored The Little White Horse.--J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter series Winner of the Carnegie Medal When orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels as if she's entered Paradise. Her new guardian, ...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
lighthearted 56%
mysterious 48%
hopeful 46%
relaxing 36%
emotional 30%
inspiring 18%
reflective 12%
funny 6%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 27%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 31% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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